Old School Blogging: 5 Blogging Loves

The people. I know I haven’t actually met anyone face to face – I’m on the other side of the world, which makes it a tad inconvenient. But I have read their words, looked at their pictures, gotten to know them and their children. I’ve video chatted with some on Skype and Google Hangout, instant messaged many more. I’ve let them into my life, my heart, my head.

I am not exaggerating when I say that the people I have met through blogging, have changed my life in many ways.

Today in honor of blogging friends, I’m going old school with Elaine and Tracy, to share 5 blogs I love, with you. I actually read well over 60 blogs (maybe more), so it was hard to pick just 5, but I put on my big girl panties and did it.

Vikki at Up Popped A Fox
I’d known of Vikki before I read her blog (because she is that awesome), and I got hooked when I tweeted about Peeps back in April, and someone suggested I should check out Vikki’s annual epic Peeps tributes. She makes Peeps mini-movies, people. She’s also a beautiful lady, really funny (her kids are awesome too), and a kick ass writer (who’s working on her book, whee!). I adore her if you can’t tell already.

Kerstin of Auer Life
I believe that Kerstin doesn’t sleep, because she’s always the first to leave thoughtful blog comments everywhere. A German transplant living in Canada, she’s an author, freelance marketing consultant, and all-round awesome wife, mother and friend. I love her honesty, and no-BS-beating-around-the-bush-style, and mostly, her kindness. I’m so happy to call her friend.

Jen of Runner Mom
I’ve been reading Jen’s blog since 2011 when I started blogging, so when she took a long summer break, I got worried that she’d quit blogging. I may have jumped up and down with glee when I spotted a new post yesterday, and then I woke up to comment crack from her (that’s like comments on your last 10 posts – that’s commitment, people), and it made my day. She’s a runner, mom of 4, and takes amazing photographs. Please go say hi to her and welcome her back!

Brittany of That’s Vandy
Brittany doesn’t know this, but when I was a new blogger, I wanted to be her when I grew up. She was writing at Mommy Words then, and wrote post after flawless post, and was one of the earliest people to vlog. I also send ALL my Little Love Media clients to her free downloadable blog planner printable, because she’s also a kick ass designer (her blog now is one of my favorite designs ever), and plans the most epic parties for her lucky kids. I love her, period.

Erin of Erin Margolin: The Road to my Writer Roots
One of the gutsiest, rawest, amazing and supportive writers I’ve ever met, Erin is the epitome of grace and courage. She’s also the co-founder and driving force behind The Gay Dad Project, an organization dedicated to providing support to kids whose parents have come out. They are also working on a documentary. All of her posts are amazing, and some of her best writing is when she really bares it all, and she does not shy away from topics of depression, body image and motherhood. She is truly remarkable.

Will you spread the bloggy love? Will you share with us your five favorite bloggers? Then, can you ask those five to spread more love to even more bloggers? Then link up with Elaine and Tracy from now to October 20. And remember to tweet them at @elainea and @sellabitmum with the hashtag #OSBlog!

Alison Lee is a former PR and marketing professional turned work-at-home mother. After a 10-year career in various PR agencies, and of the world’s biggest sports brands, Alison traded in product launches and world travel, for sippy cups, diapers, and breastfeeding. Alison's writing has been featured on Mamalode, On Parenting at The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Everyday Family, Scary Mommy, and DrGreene.com. She is one of 35 essayists in the anthology, My Other Ex: Women’s True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends. In 2012, she founded Little Love Media, a social media consultancy specializing in blog book tours, and because she doesn’t sleep, is an editor at BonBon Break, an online magazine. Alison lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with her husband and four children (two boys and boy/ girl twins).

it’s always nice to see who is loved inside someone’s reader.
all your choices are good ones and I am sure so many people have you as a part of their five. thanks for bringing so much love to the internet so often.Kir recently wrote…For When I Wish I Had all the Answers

Unfortunately I can’t leave a thoughtful comment, because I am speechless. Just floored. Seriously.
What an awesome surprise to wake up to; so yes, I do sleep 😉
I may or may not have teared up just a little. xoxoKerstin recently wrote…Fancy Friendship

I can’t wait to check out these blogs, Alison. I’ve actually visited Erin’s (loved her bikini post) and Kerstin’s before, but the other three are new to me.Shana Norris recently wrote…This Moment :: October 11, 2013

Oh wow, you have some REALLY good ones here. And you do know them so well even though you’ve never seen them in real life. Because that is kind of friend you are, Alison. One who gets to really know their friends. Thank you for spreading the love on and on….

Yay!! More blogs to check out and a New Old School Blogging post!! Best of both worlds 🙂 These look like great picks and I’m looking forward to checking them out.KalleyC recently wrote…The Tell {Almost} All Exposé

I love this OSB – spreading the blog love. I’ll be participating in the next week or so. It’s so hard to narrow down, but I think everyone knows I love them by the commenting I do on those blogs. I love reading the blogs YOU love!Tamara recently wrote…Celebrating The Little Things In Life.

AS you know, you and I share a favorite. Kerstin rocks my world. I just love her. And Erin – what is there to say really? And you just led me to a few new names that I need to now check out!Ilene recently wrote…I Love Your Blog

Alison, love your list. Only two bloggers I didn’t know yet but will check out now. I love finding new to me bloggers this way and I trust your choices!!! 🙂Susi recently wrote…Focus on Mom {October 2013} and a giveaway

I could not agree more – I consider several bloggers, who I’ve never met, among some of my dearest friends. My constant struggle with balance means frequent breaks from blogland, and it’s always my relationships with these people that I miss the most while I’m away. Some of my favorite bloggers are taking breaks of their own right now, but a new-to-me blogger whose writing I’ve really been enjoying is Shell from Things I Can’t Say.

Shell is terrific! I’ve been reading her blog since I started back in 2011.

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